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Currents NEWS Editor Commentary: Interpretation and Practice Implications of CREST-2
Written By: Phoebe Johnson-Black, MD
CREST-2 comprises two parallel randomized trials comparing intensive medical management (IMM) alone versus IMM plus revascularization in patients...
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NEWS: CREST-2: Intensive Medical Management with or without Revascularization for Asymptomatic ≥70% Carotid Stenosis
Written By: Preethi Ramchand , MD
Background: Carotid artery disease is a recognized risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Randomized controlled studies have demonstrated a...
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International Stroke Conference 2026
Written By: Kassi J. Kronfeld, MD, MS
The 2026 International Stroke Conference was full of energy on the eve of Mardi Gras in the host city of New Orleans. This...
NCS News, President's Update
President's Update - May 2026
Written By: David M. Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS, FAAN, FANA
Welcome to May – a time of renewal and recognition across our community, as well as warmer weather! This month brings important...
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NEWS: A Randomized Trial on Blood Pressure Augmentation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Failed To Show Outcome Benefits, With Limitations Prompting Need for More Research
Written By: Shannon Hextrum, MD
Background: There is consensus that appropriate spinal cord perfusion should be maintained in order to prevent secondary injury in the setting of...
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NEWS: Holding Prescribed Aspirin in Chronic SDH Receiving Burr Hole Evacuation May Not Decrease the Risk of Recurrent SDH Requiring Surgical Intervention at 6 Months
Written By: Shannon Hextrum, MD
Background: There is uncertainty regarding whether aspirin should be continued in patients with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) who undergo...
NCS News, President's Update
President's Update - April 2026
Written By: David M. Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS, FAAN, FANA
Welcome to April and, finally, spring! As we move further into the year, I’m continually inspired by the strength, dedication and compassion...
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Quantitative Pupillometry Predicts Neurologic Deterioration in Patients With Large Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke
Written By: William Spears, MD
Quantitative pupillometry is a relatively new and increasingly utilized clinical tool that harnesses several metrics of pupillary response to...